Moscow was gripped by the worst gridlock ever seen as unexpectedly severe snowfall hit the Russian capital on Christmas Day, literally paralyzing the city. Police registered up to 500 road accidents an hour and 200 flights were delayed.

"Guys, remember this historic day. It is the first time when
10 points was reached so early and for so long. It has been like
that for 7 hours already. More is to come,” Yandex
spokeswoman Elina Staviskaya posted on Facebook.

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Drivers handed over food and water, joked and cursed the weather.
Numerous people stopped to help fellow commuters who were
stranded in the snow.

Moscow airports were
also affected by the blizzard conditions. Over 20 flights were
canceled and nearly 200 flights delayed. Some passengers said
they were stuck on planes for hours as the aircraft were unable
to taxi.